Young Men's Christian Association of the Greater Houston Area

Houston, TX · Founded 1886

Promoting healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Program Delivery
Topic
Health
Contact
Stephen Ives
Website Contact

About Organization

YMCA of Greater Houston puts Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all throughout the Greater Houston community. Based in Houston, TX, the organization generated $165.8 million in revenue in 2024 with 5,945 employees and 2,147 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Youth Development

Programs and services supporting young people through education, mentorship, and skill-building activities

Community Service

Initiatives strengthening communities through volunteerism, civic engagement, and collaborative partnerships

Health and Wellness

Services and programs promoting physical and mental health through prevention, treatment, and education

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$165.8M

+26% vs 2022

Expenses (2024)

$166.4M

+23.7% vs 2022

Assets (2024)

$281.4M

-6.4% vs 2022

Employees (2024)

5,945

+18.8% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $165,781,587 $166,373,369 $281,368,948 5,945
2022 $131,591,773 $134,479,457 $300,575,153 5,005
2021 $107,754,206 $117,804,568 $303,463,612 4,198
2020 $105,298,430 $103,350,039 $318,286,274 4,862
2019 $140,079,578 $138,599,105 $315,228,433 6,634
2018 $132,308,945 $124,613,521 $315,513,037 6,219

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assessment

    Identifying community needs and organizational priorities through data analysis and stakeholder consultation

  • 02

    Planning

    Developing strategic initiatives and allocating resources to address identified needs and opportunities

  • 03

    Implementation

    Delivering programs and services through trained staff, volunteers, and community partnerships

  • 04

    Evaluation

    Measuring outcomes and collecting feedback to improve effectiveness and accountability

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Young Men's Christian Association of the Greater Houston Area

Direct Services

Emergency assistance, case management, and support programs meeting immediate needs of vulnerable individuals

Community Programs

Group activities and support networks building social connections and reducing isolation among participants

Resource Navigation

Information and referral services connecting people to housing, food, healthcare, and other essential resources

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Young Men's Christian Association of the Greater Houston Area.

Weekley Hydra

Weekley Hydra

SI

Stephen Ives

President and CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $656,260
JL

Jennifer Lopez

Chief of Staff
Full-time
Compensation: $339,863
JG

Jennifer Garcia

Chief Financial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $316,798
RC

Richard Cruz

Chief Operations Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $311,798
AH

Angela Hodson

Chief Philanthropy Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $303,150
JW

Jeffery Watkins

Executive Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $243,406
MW

Mary Wilkes Dalencour

Chief Risk Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $184,461
RH

Robert Hodge

Sr. VP of Information Technologies
Full-time
Compensation: $220,676
AC

Avice Chambers

Sr. VP of Youth Development
Full-time
Compensation: $184,500
NM

Nicole McWhorter

VP of Community Philanthropy
Full-time
Compensation: $180,798
DD

Duncan Dragons

HO

Holcomb Otters

PS

Perry Sharks

VC

Vic Coppinger Crocs

FB

Fort Bend Torpedoes

FF

Foster Foxes

BA

Become a Part of the Team

IP

Individual Progress

ST

Stroke Technique

CV

Core Values

Milestones

1886

Organization Founded

1886

Establishment of the organization to serve community needs and advance mission

2021

Program Expansion

2021

Expanded services and outreach to reach more beneficiaries and strengthen community impact

2024

Revenue Peak

2024

Reached $165,781,587 in annual revenue demonstrating organizational growth

2024

Partnership Growth

2024

Developed strategic partnerships with organizations to leverage resources and expand reach

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Ongoing programs and services reaching communities through mission-aligned activities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BS
Beth Shea Director 1.0 hrs/week
BK
Bryce Kennard Director 1.0 hrs/week
BL
Byrd Larberg Director 1.0 hrs/week
CW
Carolyn Watson Director 1.0 hrs/week
CE
Charles E Comiskey Director 1.0 hrs/week
CM
Chasta Martin Director 1.0 hrs/week
CK
Cullen Kappler Director 1.0 hrs/week
DB
D Bradley McWilliams Director 1.0 hrs/week
DB
D Bryan Ruez Director 1.0 hrs/week
DB
Dan Bellow Director 1.0 hrs/week
DA
Daniel A Bates Director 1.0 hrs/week
DL
David Ley Director 1.0 hrs/week
FC
Frances Castaneda Dyess Director 1.0 hrs/week
GB
Gabriela Boersner Director 1.0 hrs/week
GH
Glenn H Clements Director 1.0 hrs/week
HT
Howard Tellepsen Director 1.0 hrs/week
JE
Jeni E Halliday Director 1.0 hrs/week
JS
Jennifer Smith Director 1.0 hrs/week
JS
Jim Schier Director 1.0 hrs/week
JR
Joe Rothbauer Director 1.0 hrs/week
JE
John Esquivel Director 1.0 hrs/week
JS
John S Arnoldy Director 1.0 hrs/week
JM
Joy McCormack Director 1.0 hrs/week
KB
Kathy Britton Director 1.0 hrs/week
KH
Keith Herndon Director 1.0 hrs/week
KY
Kenneth Yang Director 1.0 hrs/week
KM
Khambrel Marshall Director 1.0 hrs/week
LS
Larry Stephens Director 1.0 hrs/week
LA
Lee A Lahourcade Chair 1.0 hrs/week
MD
Matt Deal Director 1.0 hrs/week
NM
Nena Marsh Director 1.0 hrs/week
PM
Page M Vogelsang Director 1.0 hrs/week
PM
Paula Mendoza Chair Elect 1.0 hrs/week
PT
Phyllis Turner-Brim Director 1.0 hrs/week
RG
Rey Gonzales Director 1.0 hrs/week
RW
Richard W Weekley Director 1.0 hrs/week
RJ
Robert J Doyle Director 1.0 hrs/week
RM
Robert McFadden Director 1.0 hrs/week
RF
Rodney Finke Director 1.0 hrs/week
RJ
Ryane Jackson Director 1.0 hrs/week
SE
Sidney Evans II Director 1.0 hrs/week
SV
Sonya Vial Director 1.0 hrs/week
SR
Stephen R Fetterman Director 1.0 hrs/week
SI
Sydney Issacs Director 1.0 hrs/week
TT
Tadd Tellepsen Director 1.0 hrs/week
WH
William Hadnott III Director 1.0 hrs/week
TY
Thank You To Our Partners Thank You To Our Partners

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$3.4M

Highest Paid

$737K

Stephen Ives

Compensated Officers

10

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Stephen Ives President And CEO $656,260 $80,474 $736,734 40
Jennifer Lopez Chief Of Staff $339,863 $60,203 $400,066 40
Jennifer Garcia Chief Financial Officer $316,798 $38,660 $355,458 40
Angela Hodson Chief Philanthropy Officer $303,150 $52,013 $355,163 40
Richard Cruz Chief Operations Officer $311,798 $6,421 $318,219 40
Jeffery Watkins Executive Vice President $243,406 $40,669 $284,075 40
Robert Hodge SR. VP Of Information Technologies $220,676 $43,688 $264,364 40
Avice Chambers SR. VP Of Youth Development $184,500 $41,168 $225,668 40
Nicole Mcwhorter VP Of Community Philanthropy $180,798 $39,318 $220,116 40
Mary Wilkes Dalencour Chief Risk Officer $184,461 $22,707 $207,168 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$46.8M Grants Received
25 Organizations

Top Funders

25 total
CC
Catholic Charities Diocese Of Fort Worth
$29.7M
UC
US Committee For Refugees And 2 grants
$12.7M
UW
United Way of Greater Houston 2 grants
$1.6M
GH
Greater Houston Community Foundation
$1.3M
NC
National Council of YMCAs of the USA
$507K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$235K
HT
Houston Texans Foundation 2 grants
$221K
FT
Feed The Children Inc.
$157K
TA
Texas Access to Justice Foundation
$116K
TM
The Methodist Hospital
$53K
+15 more funders
Catholic Charities Diocese Of Fort Worth US Committee For Refugees And United Way of Greater Houston Greater Houston Community Foundation National Council of YMCAs of the USA Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Houston Texans Foundation Feed The Children Inc. Texas Access to Justice Foundation The Methodist Hospital Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. USA Swimming Foundation Inc Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Collaborative for Children Invited Foundation Methodist Hospital Group PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Charity Guild of Catholic Women of American Endowment Foundation Aarp Texas Children's Hospital Texas Youth Development Corporation Network For Good The Ayco Charitable Foundation
Catholic Charities Diocese Of Fort Worth US Committee For Refugees And United Way of Greater Houston Greater Houston Community Foundation National Council of YMCAs of the USA Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Houston Texans Foundation Feed The Children Inc. Texas Access to Justice Foundation The Methodist Hospital Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. USA Swimming Foundation Inc Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Collaborative for Children Invited Foundation Methodist Hospital Group PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Charity Guild of Catholic Women of American Endowment Foundation Aarp Texas Children's Hospital Texas Youth Development Corporation Network For Good The Ayco Charitable Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Young Men's Christian Association of the Greater Houston Area

Phone

(713) 659-5566 (713) 339-9015

Social

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3110 Hayes Rd 300 Houston, TX 77082